Walk or run, either solo or in a relay around the 40
mile countryside route on Sunday 7th September 2008
Starting & Finishing at Meriden Village
Hall (GR: SP248 819 : postcode & link to Google
map: CV7 7NG
).
Food and drinks at 7 checkpoints. Meal at Finish for
full 40 miles participants.
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Challengers
Rules and link to Entry Form
Notes &
Checklist |
NOTES:
- It is recommended that all
participants carry OS map 140 (1:50,000 Landranger) or OS
maps 221 and 222 (1:25,000 Explorer), compass, food/drink,
simple first aid, mug and some money.
NB - The booklet provided
will probably be adequate to find the route, but OS Maps
could be vital if you take a wrong turn and stray from the
booklet maps.
- Entrants are advised to listen to the weather
forecast, wear sensible footwear and carry
waterproof/windproof clothing.
- There will be several checkpoints
on the route; most will supply cold drinks and simple food,
some may also supply hot drinks. All
entrants should supply and carry a plastic cup for
drinks.
- All entrants should carry food/drink of their own to supplement
these provisions.
- Baggage may be left at the owner's risk, with the organisers
at the Village Hall in Meriden.
-
Toilets will be open at the Village Hall and the
Queen's Head for 06.00 start.
- "A Coventry Way" is designated on the latest OS Explorer series
(1:25000) Maps 221 & 222.
- Accommodation overnight is the
responsibility of the entrant. Camping and Caravan site at
the Queen's Head Meriden - On the start line! Telephone for
Queen's Head 01676 522256. Also nearby B&B, camping and
caravan site. A room at a special rate
can also be booked at Coventry
Hill Hotel - details to
follow.
- Public Transport. At the time of
publication the bus service from Coventry, Birmingham and
Birmingham International ( Rail/Air) to Meriden ( 200m from
Queen's Head) is every 30 mins from about 7:00am on a Sunday
- Route 900. Please check with Centro Hotline
0121 200 2700 or 024 7655 9559 or visit Travel West Midlands
website.
- See Google maps for locations:
- Meriden
Village Hall CV7 7NG
- Meriden
Queens Head CV7 7JP
Zoom out and pan to get wider
area map, or get directions to there from wherever you
wish.
- Entries (only one per form or photocopy) to :
Bob Brandon, 11 Barons Croft, Coventry, CV3
5GQ by 22nd August
email - webmaster@acoventryway.org.uk
CHECKLIST Have you:
- Written the cheque for the correct amount payable to 'ACWA',
dated and signed it.
- Enclosed the necessary SAE(s).
- Final details will be sent out by mid August (please do not phone
about them any earlier).
For up to date information check the web site www.acoventryway.org.uk
Queries and information available from any of the organisers - see contacts.
Charity Sponsorship forms available on request.
Don't forget to turn up on Sunday 7th September
2008.
The Country Code
Enjoy the
countryside and respect its life and work, guard against all
risks of fire, fasten gates, keep dogs on a leash and under
close control, keep to public paths across farmland, use gates
& stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls: leave
livestock, crops & machinery alone, take your litter home,
help keep all water clean, protect wild life, plants &
trees, take care on roads, make no unnecessary noise.
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